Paula Collins
Paula Collins
NY-21 Democratic nominee?
$297.83
JUN 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationNew York
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationBrooklyn Law School (J.D.; certificate in Intellectual Property, Media, and Information Law)
Notable personal detailsPaula Collins is an attorney and Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in New York’s 21st Congressional District. She runs the Law Office of Paula Collins, PLLC in New York City and has described her work as a cannabis tax attorney. She previously ran for NY-21 in 2024 and filed with the FEC to run again in the 2026 cycle.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports using public funds to help small businesses (low- or no-interest loans) and opposes large tax cuts for wealthy corporations, arguing tax policy should not favor wealthy corporate interests over district needs.
Immigration & Border
The candidate has said the U.S. immigration system is outdated and has identified immigration and border issues as a concern for communities near the Canadian border; public remarks describe a desire for reform but do not lay out detailed policy proposals on asylum, deportations, or pathways to residency.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate identifies protection of reproductive rights as a top campaign priority and has received endorsements from organizations that endorse uncompromising pro-reproductive-rights candidates. Public campaign coverage and endorsement listings indicate support for preserving access to abortion and reproductive health care.
Climate & Energy
Paula Collins says she supports addressing climate change and lists it among issues she would focus on in Congress, but public reporting of her campaign does not provide detailed policy proposals or specific energy measures. Available sources describe a general commitment to tackling climate change alongside other priorities rather than a clear, concrete climate and energy platform.
News
Paula Collins is in the news because New York’s contested Democratic primaries are being watched as part of the fight for control of the U.S. House in 2026. The coverage says several New York races, including key congressional districts, could shape which candidates advance and how Democratic factions line up. The summaries do not give any specific result or new development about Collins herself.
Fundraising
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2026
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Cycle 2026
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